[Ontbirds] Common Loons at Dufferin Islands

2018-04-20 Thread Glenn Sloggett via ONTBIRDS
 There are 4 common loons and at least 6 Horned Grebes in the fore bay of the Hydro building along river at Dufferin Islands, Niagara Falls, south side of wooden walkway 9:30 am today. Excellent views from boardwalk. Good Birding ! ___ ONTBIRDS is

[Ontbirds] Identification error

2017-04-02 Thread Glenn Sloggett via ONTBIRDS
Turns out that the Grebe I first Identified as a Pied Billed Grebe is I believe now to be an Horned Grebe. Please see images at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/92695757@N06/? . Sorry about that ! ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field

[Ontbirds] Pied Billed grebe and egrets at Dufferin Islands

2017-04-02 Thread Glenn Sloggett via ONTBIRDS
Spotted a Pied Billed Grebe by the wall between Dufferin Islands and the power house. There are Egrets on the island by the scow ( barge ) above the falls. Good Birding Everyone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) -

[Ontbirds] juvenile bald eagle On Parkway

2017-02-26 Thread Glenn Sloggett via ONTBIRDS
A juvenile bald eagle was on the Niagara River parkway just south of Navy Island on Canadian side of the river today , also flocks of Red wing Blackbirds and common Grackles are arriving at Dufferin Islands near Niagara Falls. Good Birding Everyone